Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy Get New Beds

“Hey, you guys. Mama bought you both a present.”

“What is it?”

“Follow me.”

“Brand new faux fur beds.”

“Dad. Did you say fox fur?”

“No faux, which means false.”

“Smells false too.”

“Hey, Lucy. Give it a try. It’s very soft. Memory foam and all.”

“You go ahead, little one. I’ll watch.”

“This one is fun to dig in.”

“Yeah, looks that way.”

“I think I’ll take this one.”

“Not sure I like a dug-in bed.”

“You saying you want this one?”

“Can you read my eyes?”

“Trouble here, kids?”

“Lucy wants this bed.”

“Well, she’s the oldest. So let her be happy.”

“Well, okay. You happy now, Lucy.”

“I’ll let you know.”

Later that night.

“What do you think, Lucy?”

“ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

111 comments

  1. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes's avatar

    They understand each other really well, don’t they?

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  2. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen M. Plano · ·

    The last line is very convincing. I think I need one of those too! 😁

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Hahaha. I think we all do.

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  3. Darlene's avatar

    A great early Christmas gift!. These look perfect, so cosy. We have a bigger bed and a smaller bed. Guess who sleeps on the bigger bed? The little dog of course. Dot is contented with the smaller one. Lia can be such a bully.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It s always a back and forth situation. Lucy will be asleep on one bed and Twiggy will come over and move her to the other. I keep telling Lucy to give Twiggy a thump when she does that. No good old Lucy just moves. Thanks, Darlene.

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  4. Keith Edgar Channing's avatar

    They look comfy, John. Good job you don’t spoil those dogs, isn’t it?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, they aren’t spoiled at all. 🤣

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  5. Writer Lori's avatar

    Ohhhh my gosh, what cozy ‘landing pads!’ I have been looking at beers like that for my little pack…looks like it’s a solid bet. 🥰

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, they were at Costco. 😁

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      1. Writer Lori's avatar

        Ahhh, good to know, John!

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  6. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Those faces! xo In my next life, I want to be rescued by the Howell household. So cozy!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think I would like to be rescued by us too. Thanks, Jill. 😁

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  7. Staci Troilo's avatar

    Before we had the third dog, I bought new beds for the two we had. They reacted the same way. The younger one explored both and the older one looked at them with… I don’t know. Disdain? Mistrust? He eventually came around, though. Glad to see Lucy did as well. Both girls look very content. When they get up, give them ear scratches from me.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, done. Thank you, Miss Staci. 😊

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  8. Joan Hall's avatar

    Those look like some comfy beds!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Memory foam and all. 🤣

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  9. Harmony Kent's avatar

    I could do with a bed that helps me sleep like that! Give the girls ear scratches from me 💕🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Harmony. We love those scratches. 😊

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  10. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    I’m surprised that Twiggy lead the way in the investigation – but they have settled in! Great idea for gifts. Do they always always go to the same one?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Twiggy is very curious. They tend to the same bed but trade once in a while. Sometimes Twiggy moves Lucy no matter where she is. Thanks, Frank.

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  11. quiall's avatar

    I love a contented pup!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I always love to see them at peace. Thanks, Pamela

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  12. GP's avatar

    This was downright adorable, John!! haha, the girls have it good!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They do, GP. Good thing we don’t care about having a couple of beds in sight. Of course, there are toys everywhere too so what’s one more chunk of chaos.

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  13. coldhandboyack's avatar

    I love it. Mine act the same way over new things.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I’ll bet they do. There is a simular DNA root there.

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  14. Dale's avatar

    Awww… How lovely! They look so super comfy, too. I bet the girls will have sweet dreams all night/day/whenever they sleep on them!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yeah these arre day beds. Night means cozy in the big bed.

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      1. Dale's avatar

        Awww… They are spoiled rotten. Or is it you who are spoiled? 😉

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        1. Dale's avatar

          I think that’s the best.

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  15. Teri Polen's avatar

    Looks like the Christmas presents are a success!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yep. Didn’t seem like a good idea to wait. Thanks, Teri 😊

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  16. shoreacres's avatar

    Those look wonderful. My Dixie Rose had an actual sheepskin in her large carrier, and she seemed to like it. I always knew when winter had arrived, because she’d start spending days as well as nights in it. One like these might have been even more attractive to her.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Wow a real sheepskin. That must have been wonderful for her. Thanks, Linda.

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  17. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    Those are nice. Looks like the girls think so too. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They do, Tim. Thanks.

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  18. circadianreflections's avatar

    Those look very nice, and Lucy proves it’s great for sleeping!! Sweet dreams girls! 🥰

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  19. Mae Clair's avatar

    Awwww. There’s no need for counting sheep (or squirrels) on their new comfy beds. I loved that they’re so spoiled!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, if you type in spoiled on Google their pictures pop up. (Just kidding)

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      1. Mae Clair's avatar

        I believe it, LOL! 😀

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  20. bikerchick57's avatar

    Twiggy never fails to be adorable. Love their new beds, John, and it appears Lucy and the little one do as well. Were you at all concerned that they would reject them? Or are they usually easy to please?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We did have a little concern about them not liking the beds but figured they would get used to them. That’s what happened. Twiggy immediate dove in. Lucy took her time. Action that matched their personalities. Last night Lucy was scratching out a nest so I know she is good with them. Thanks, Mary.

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  21. Debbie's avatar

    Aw, nothing like a brand new bed to make anybody feel better!! These look like winners, John. Too bad Monkey still wants to eat his bedding, or I could get him something like this. And I like how they seem to match the Christmas tree skirt!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      the beds are pretty durable. Twiggy gives them a scratch and tugs at them but nothing breaks free.

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  22. Mar's avatar

    Isn’t that the cutest thing?! I love their little adventures! Thanks for sharing, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the visit, Mar. 😁

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  23. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Those look really comfy.

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  24. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    I love it! I really thought Lucy was going to reject the new bed.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She was not keen at first but loves it now. 😁

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  25. henhouselady's avatar
    henhouselady · ·

    They seem to be adjusting to the new beds. Do you spoil them much? I think so.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We spoil them rotten. Makes us feel good that a couple of rescues have the best life now.

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      1. henhouselady's avatar
        henhouselady · ·

        Rescues are the best. We had two before they passed. They lived to a ripe old age.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          I hope so. Lucy is going on 14 so we watch her like a hawk.

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        2. henhouselady's avatar
          henhouselady · ·

          ours were litter mates. Their name was Lucy and Ricky because her fur had a red tone. We miss them a lot.

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        3. John W. Howell's avatar

          I’ll bet. 😊

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  26. John Hric's avatar

    Faux beds faux naps ? Are the dreams real or are they faux ? And please don’t interrupt them to ask !

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      In a dream state it doesn’t matter so I’ll let them sleep. 😁

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  27. Pit's avatar

    Wonderful beds: I’m comming over to snuggle! 😉

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  28. Dan Antion's avatar

    “You dig in it, you bought it!” I like Lucy’s approach to things.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Hahhaha. Thanks, Dan

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  29. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar

    Amazing! How wonderful to see both discovering the new beds. It looks like on the seventh photo they had a little controversal about ownership, and who is having the first right to choose. Lol But as we can see, also French bulldogs love to live in peace. 😉 xx Michael

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes bulldogs love to live in peace especially when the boxer is so big.

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  30. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    Now those beds are really something. Memory foam and all. And they can spread out like Lucy did. Glad Twiggy gave in to the oldest. Great Christmas presents!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jo. They were great presents.

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  31. Unknown's avatar
    Anonymous · ·

    What wonderful beds, dear John! I wish I had a similar one. 😁Twiggy seems so happy! It seems to me she likes both. Faux fur is a very practical solution for winter. Let these beds last long, 🥠🥠🥠🍻

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Twiggy does like both. We hope they do last a long time. 😁

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  32. noelleg44's avatar

    Aw, they look so comfortable. Sleep well, girls!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thaks, Miss Noelle. We love them.

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  33. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Awwww, too cute! Of course, Lucy should get first choice. 🙂 Adorable fur babies!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She usually does then Twiggy tries to take whatever Lucy chose away. Thanks, Jan.

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      1. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

        Lol! Yep! Just like a little sister.

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  34. Becky Ross Michael's avatar

    Don’t even have to wait until Christmas?! Lucky dogs:)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes they are. (Hard to smuggle into the house too.)

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  35. TanGental's avatar

    Now that is seriously cute but if they’ve had new beds already what are they getting from Santa

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      There is an entire world of chew toys out there. 🤣

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      1. TanGental's avatar

        But enough about what you want, what about the pups?

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Hahahaha. Indeed.

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  36. markbierman's avatar

    Those look comfy.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I could use one of those myself. 😁

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  37. janesturgeon's avatar
    Jane Sturgeon · ·

    What cosy new beds…sweet dreams, girls. ❤

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  38. Willow Croft's avatar

    I see stockings! (I’ve got Moon Pie’s, Bug’s, and Potato’s stockings up too!–and I like that table and chair set!)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Willow. The chair covering was designed by my wife. The effect of the table and all the chairs is Mid Century Modern. All our fur kids have a stocking including the granddog. Thank you for the comment and compliment. 😁

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  39. Sorryless's avatar

    Looks like the kids are loving their gifts.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They are. Like cows to hay.

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  40. Book Club Mom's avatar

    Haha they adapted very well and props to Twiggy for letting Lucy get her first choice.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, she is good that way. Thanks , Barbara

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  41. Lauren Scott, Author's avatar

    Those beds look super comfy and they look super cute in that last photo, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think they are comfy. The girls like them a lot.

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  42. dweezer19's avatar

    😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  43. Ankur Mithal's avatar

    After some initial hesitation they seem to have settled in. I sometimes wonder what an animal, with its finer senses, would think about the ‘faux’ bit. Can they smell it out? Can you tell in any way? Or they don’t care; it is just another toy?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think the important part is they like the softness.

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  44. Resa's avatar

    OMG!
    I love their new beds.
    How spoiled….. erm I mean lucky…Lucky Lucy and Twiggy!
    Adore that the beds are by the Christmas tree.
    These pups are uber kissable.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They are spoiled no doubt about it. Thank you Resa. 😁

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  45. Jennie's avatar

    Yes, Lucy deserves first dibs. Those beds look wonderful!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They love them. 😁

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  46. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    Very cute, John. Those beds look very comfy. We have given Push-Push, our cat, a new basket and she is also loving it. In fact, she barely gets out of it all day.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I like that name. It reminds me of our kitties and the name describes how they would push us around. 😁

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